1955 Ford Zephyr vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1965 Toyota Crown is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 230 kg more than 1955 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Zephyr | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zephyr | Crown |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
